The Project Manager Industrial Services will provide overall direction, supervision and field administration of daily jobs and long-term projects in the Industrial Services Operations at the Spartanburg, SC site.

JOB DUTIES

• Manage the assigned personnel, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Ensure work performance is planned and coordinated according to required safe work practices, schedule/timelines, strict adherence to quality and budget considerations. Daily site visits as needed to evaluate ongoing and upcoming projects.
• Assist Sales in preparation of estimates and procedures in planning of projects, with a strong eye to safety and operational efficiencies.
• Maintain project work at all sites in a safe and environmentally sound condition per OSHA, EPA, and DOT requirements.
• Act as main contact with the customer for the resolution of operational issues.
• Initiate corrective action for any unsafe or environmentally unsound conditions, regulations, and procedures.
• Ensure that all customer and company policies are adhered to in the completion of the assigned projects.
• Interface daily with customer contact, and constantly seek opportunities to sell additional services.
• Actively participate in feedback and post-job evaluation portions of all field work.
• Ensure operations personnel turn in daily job safety analyses (JSAs) and associated project paperwork.
• Complete a post project evaluation for each project, including financial reports with KPI’s.
• Ensure that the information needed for invoicing all projects is properly flowing to the Accounts Payable department in a timely manner.
• Seek out input from employees and make recommendations to the branch management for improvements to machinery, equipment, and job site processes.
• Other duties as directed.

• Bachelor’s degree or 7 years’ experience in Industrial Services, with increasing supervisory experience.
• 5 years’ experience in industrial services or a related field.
• Hydro-blasting experience is a plus.
• Significant experience in industrial/manufacturing settings, managing projects, people, and in customer relations.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• High level of computer proficiency to include Microsoft Office Suite.
• Some travel and fieldwork will be required in order to satisfy the requirements of the position – 25% or less.

What's in it for you!

At VLS our employees are the core of our business. As such, we value our employees’ physical, mental, and financial wellbeing by providing first class, high value benefits and resources that are centered around a proper work-life balance.

Physical and Mental Wellbeing: VLS is committed to supporting our employees’ physical and mental health by providing:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Based on each employee’s need, we offer various high quality, low-premium medical, dental and vision plans, which include our first-in-class concierge service (available in Spanish) and 2nd MD Offering.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Saving Accounts (HSA) – Set aside pre-tax money to use toward your health care spending. VLS provides an employer contribution to all HSA accounts.

Time Off - We offer 11 (eleven) company-paid holidays, in addition to our paid time off and voluntary time off plans.

Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 assistance and counseling services that are 100% confidential and free to all employees and their dependents.

Telemedicine – All employees and dependents receive free virtual visits by licensed practitioners any time, any day…including holidays!

Financial and Retirement Planning: At VLS we offer the following to assist our employees with planning around their finances and saving for retirement:

401(k) - Generous 401(k) matching program after 90 days of employment. VLS will match up to 5% of your pay every pay period. Matching contributions are 100% vested immediately.

Life and Disability Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance, along with short-term and long-term disability coverage provided to all full-time employees.

Voluntary Life Protection Plans – Employees and their dependents can elect coverage in our voluntary life/add, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident plans.

Rewards and Recognition Programs – We celebrate our employees! From birthdays to anniversaries and other various milestones/achievements, we have programs in place to recognize our employees.

Financial Planning - Free One on One financial planning with a certified Financial Planner/Coach.

Employee Discount - Employee Discount Program for savings on everyday goods and services at various retailers throughout the US.